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Idatalink Maestro AR Install Manual

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Extension harness provided with
Kenwood amplifier
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-CHR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-CH2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
CHRYSLER 200
20152016
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.
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WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of
your iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifi er
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifi er.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct fi rmware for your
vehicle and that you carefully review
the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings and Features 3
Installation Instructions 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 6
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SETTINGS AND FEATURES
CHIME ADJUSTMENT
This is only needed when the vehicle supports chimes (ex:
Parking assist, Blind spot detection, Lane sense, etc.).
• Set the audio source to OFF. If there is no way to turn the
radio OFF, set the source to AUX.
• The OEM radio will have 3 volume settings for parking
assist (Low/Med/High), it is recommended to choose
Medium volume.
• Activate any chime (ex: rear parking assist).
• Adjust the chime volume using the volume knob.
MAESTRO AR PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
These tone control features can be adjusted in the settings
of the radio.
• Bass Tone Control
Subwoofer Volume
• Mid Tone Control
Not applicable
• Treble Tone Control
Tweeter Output Gain
• Surround Control
Not applicable
• Speed Compensated Volume
None
1
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifi er (refer to wire chart for
amplifi er location).
• Confi gure the 2 pin connectors on the AR-CH2 T-harness
as shown on the wiring diagram.
STEP 2
• Connect the factory amplifi er harnesses to the AR-CH2
T-harness.
STEP 3
• Connect the wires from the AR-CH2 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifi er.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifi er to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifi er output colors and labels on the CH2 T-harness
do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specifi c wiring
designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the AR-CH2 T-Harness into the
aftermarket amplifi er.
• Plug the Data cable to the data port of the aftermarket
amplifi er.
STEP 4
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
1
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AMP TURN ON
A B C
B
C
1
LEFT FRONT 1
RIGHT FRONT 1
LEFT REAR 1
RIGHT REAR 1
LEFT FRONT 2
RIGHT FRONT 2
LEFT REAR 2
RIGHT REAR 2
SUB 1
SUB 2
SUB 3
CENTER 1
A
A
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
STEP 4 MAESTRO AR MODULE
MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
AR-CH2 T-HARNESS
AR-CH2 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
KENWOOD AMPLIFIER
KENWOOD
AMPLIFLIER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
WHITE (1)WHITE
GREENGREEN
GRAY
18 PIN CONNECTOR
GRAY
BLUE PURPLE
PURPLE
RED
WHITE (2)
N.C.
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
GRAY/RED
WHITE/RED
GRAY
GREEN
GREEN/RED
PURPLE
WHITE
PURPLE
PURPLE/RED
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
BLACK
BLACK/RED
BLACK
BLACK/YELLOW
ORANGE
ORANGE/BLACK
(1) NOTE:
WHITE 2-PIN CONNECTOR IS ONLY
NECESSARY IF THE VEHICLE HAS CHIMES.
(2) NOTE:
IF AN EXTENSION HARNESS IS BEING USED:
- DO NOT CONNECT THE (2) WHITE 2-PIN ADAPTER TO THE PURPLE 2-PIN CONNECTOR.
- CUT OFF THE WHITE 2-PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE ADAPTER CABLE.
- CONNECT THE WHITE WIRE FROM ADAPTER TO RED WIRE (PIN 15) OF 18-PIN CONNECTOR.
- CONNECT THE BLACK WIRE FROM ADAPTER TO RED/BLACK WIRE (PIN 6) OF 18-PIN CONNECTOR.
- CONNECT THE OTHER SIDE OF ADAPTER TO MAESTRO AR MODULE (POSITION A). CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED
SECOND AMP
18 PIN CONNECTOR
N.C.
CONNECT THE BLUE WIRE (PIN 16)
TO SECOND AMPLIFIER (IF PRESENT)
(TO TURN IT ON)
WIRING DIAGRAM
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VEHICLE WIRE REFERENCE CHART
T-Harness Wires Vehicle Wires
Wire
Tag
Wire
Color Speaker Wire Description Component
Position
LEFT FRONT 1 White Left Front Mid (+) 1
White/Black Left Front Mid (-)
LEFT FRONT 2 White Left Front Tweeter (+) 5
White/Red Left Front Tweeter (-)
RIGHT FRONT 1 Gray Right Front Mid (+) 2
Gray/Black Right Front Mid (-)
RIGHT FRONT 2 Gray Right Front Tweeter (+) 6
Gray/Red Right Front Tweeter (-)
LEFT REAR 1 Green Left Rear Mid (+) 12
Green/Black Left Rear Mid (-)
LEFT REAR 2 Green Subwoofer 1 (+) 16
Green/Red Subwoofer 1 (-)
RIGHT REAR 1 Purple Right Rear Mid (+) 13
Purple/Black Right Rear Mid (-)
RIGHT REAR 2 Purple Subwoofer 2 (+) 16
Purple/Red Subwoofer 2 (-)
CENTER 1 Orange Left Rear Tweeter (+) 8
Orange/Black Left Rear Tweeter (-)
SUB 1 Black n/a
Black/White n/a
SUB 2 Black Right Rear Tweeter (+) 9
Black/Red Right Rear Tweeter (-)
SUB 3 Black n/a
Black/Yellow n/a
Amplifi er location: Right end of dash
Note: The amplifi er output colors and labels on the AR-CH2 T-harness do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specifi c wiring
designation, follow this wiring chart.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Extension harness provided with
Kenwood amplifier
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-CHR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-CH2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
CHRYSLER 300
20122014
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
CHRYSLER 300 2012-2014
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 2
WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of
your iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifi er
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifi er.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct fi rmware for your
vehicle and that you carefully review
the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings and Features 3
Installation Instructions 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 6
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
CHRYSLER 300 2012-2014
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 3
SETTINGS AND FEATURES
CHIME ADJUSTMENT
This is only needed when the vehicle supports chimes (ex:
Parking assist, Blind spot detection, Lane sense, etc.).
• Set the audio source to OFF. If there is no way to turn the
radio OFF, set the source to AUX.
• The OEM radio will have 3 volume settings for parking
assist (Low/Med/High), it is recommended to choose
Medium volume.
• Activate any chime (ex: rear parking assist).
• Adjust the chime volume using the volume knob.
MAESTRO AR PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
These tone control features can be adjusted in the settings
of the radio.
• Bass Tone Control
Subwoofer Volume
• Mid Tone Control
Not applicable
• Treble Tone Control
Tweeter Output Gain
• Surround Control
Not applicable
• Speed Compensated Volume
None
2
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
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Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifi er (refer to wire chart for
amplifi er location).
• Confi gure the 2 pin connectors on the AR-CH2 T-harness
as shown on the wiring diagram.
STEP 2
• Connect the factory amplifi er harnesses to the AR-CH2
T-harness.
STEP 3
• Connect the wires from the AR-CH2 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifi er.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifi er to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifi er output colors and labels on the CH2 T-harness
do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specifi c wiring
designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the AR-CH2 T-Harness into the
aftermarket amplifi er.
• Plug the Data cable to the data port of the aftermarket
amplifi er.
STEP 4
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
2
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AMP TURN ON
B C
B
C
2
LEFT FRONT 1
RIGHT FRONT 1
LEFT REAR 1
RIGHT REAR 1
LEFT FRONT 2
RIGHT FRONT 2
LEFT REAR 2
RIGHT REAR 2
SUB 1
SUB 2
SUB 3
CENTER 1
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
STEP 4 MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
AR-CH2 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
KENWOOD AMPLIFIER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
WHITEWHITE
GREENGREEN
GRAYGRAY
BLUE
PURPLEPURPLE
RED
N.C.
N.C.
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
GRAY/RED
WHITE/RED
GRAY
GREEN
GREEN/RED
PURPLE
WHITE
PURPLE
PURPLE/RED
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
BLACK
BLACK/RED
BLACK
BLACK/YELLOW
ORANGE
ORANGE/BLACK
CONNECTIONS NOT REQUIRED
SECOND AMP
18 PIN CONNECTOR
N.C.
CONNECT THE BLUE WIRE (PIN 16)
TO SECOND AMPLIFIER (IF PRESENT)
(TO TURN IT ON)
WIRING DIAGRAM
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18
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12
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16
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VEHICLE WIRE REFERENCE CHART
T-Harness Wires Vehicle Wires
Wire
Tag
Wire
Color Speaker Wire Description Component
Position
LEFT FRONT 1 White Left Front Speaker (+) 1
White/Black Left Front Speaker (-)
LEFT FRONT 2 White Left Front Tweeter (+) 5
White/Red Left Front Tweeter (-)
RIGHT FRONT 1 Gray Right Front Speaker (+) 2
Gray/Black Right Front Speaker (-)
RIGHT FRONT 2 Gray Right Front Tweeter (+) 6
Gray/Red Right Front Tweeter (-)
LEFT REAR 1 Green Left Rear Speaker (+) 8
Green/Black Left Rear Speaker (-)
LEFT REAR 2 Green Left Rear Tweeter (+) 12
Green/Red Left Rear Tweeter (-)
RIGHT REAR 1 Purple Right Rear Speaker (+) 9
Purple/Black Right Rear Speaker (-)
RIGHT REAR 2 Purple Right Rear Tweeter (+) 13
Purple/Red Right Rear Tweeter (-)
CENTER 1 Orange Center Speaker (+) 7
Orange/Black Center Speaker (-)
SUB 1 Black Subwoofer 1 (+) 17
Black/White Subwoofer 1 (-)
SUB 2 Black Subwoofer 2 (+) 17
Black/Red Subwoofer 2 (-)
SUB 3 Black Subwoofer 3 (+) 16
Black/Yellow Subwoofer 3 (-)
Amplifi er location: Left end of dash
Note: The amplifi er output colors and labels on the AR-CH2 T-harness do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specifi c wiring
designation, follow this wiring chart.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Extension harness provided with
Kenwood amplifier
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-CHR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-CH2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
CHRYSLER 300
20152016
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
CHRYSLER 300 2015-2016
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 2
WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of
your iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifi er
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifi er.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct fi rmware for your
vehicle and that you carefully review
the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings and Features 3
Installation Instructions 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 6
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
CHRYSLER 300 2015-2016
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 3
SETTINGS AND FEATURES
CHIME ADJUSTMENT
This is only needed when the vehicle supports chimes (ex:
Parking assist, Blind spot detection, Lane sense, etc.).
• Set the audio source to OFF. If there is no way to turn the
radio OFF, set the source to AUX.
• The OEM radio will have 3 volume settings for parking
assist (Low/Med/High), it is recommended to choose
Medium volume.
• Activate any chime (ex: rear parking assist).
• Adjust the chime volume using the volume knob.
MAESTRO AR PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
These tone control features can be adjusted in the settings
of the radio.
• Bass Tone Control
Subwoofer Volume
• Mid Tone Control
Not applicable
• Treble Tone Control
Tweeter Output Gain
• Surround Control
Not applicable
• Speed Compensated Volume
None
1
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
CHRYSLER 300 2015-2016
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifi er (refer to wire chart for
amplifi er location).
• Confi gure the 2 pin connectors on the AR-CH2 T-harness
as shown on the wiring diagram.
STEP 2
• Connect the factory amplifi er harnesses to the AR-CH2
T-harness.
STEP 3
• Connect the wires from the AR-CH2 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifi er.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifi er to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifi er output colors and labels on the CH2 T-harness
do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specifi c wiring
designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the AR-CH2 T-Harness into the
aftermarket amplifi er.
• Plug the Data cable to the data port of the aftermarket
amplifi er.
STEP 4
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
1
ADS-AR-CHR02 maestro.idatalink.com
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AMP TURN ON
A B C
B
C
1
LEFT FRONT 1
RIGHT FRONT 1
LEFT REAR 1
RIGHT REAR 1
LEFT FRONT 2
RIGHT FRONT 2
LEFT REAR 2
RIGHT REAR 2
SUB 1
SUB 2
SUB 3
CENTER 1
A
A
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
STEP 4 MAESTRO AR MODULE
MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
AR-CH2 T-HARNESS
AR-CH2 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
KENWOOD AMPLIFIER
KENWOOD
AMPLIFLIER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
WHITE (1)WHITE
GREENGREEN
GRAY
18 PIN CONNECTOR
GRAY
BLUE PURPLE
PURPLE
RED
WHITE (2)
N.C.
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
GRAY/RED
WHITE/RED
GRAY
GREEN
GREEN/RED
PURPLE
WHITE
PURPLE
PURPLE/RED
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
BLACK
BLACK/RED
BLACK
BLACK/YELLOW
ORANGE
ORANGE/BLACK
(1) NOTE:
WHITE 2-PIN CONNECTOR IS ONLY
NECESSARY IF THE VEHICLE HAS CHIMES.
(2) NOTE:
IF AN EXTENSION HARNESS IS BEING USED:
- DO NOT CONNECT THE (2) WHITE 2-PIN ADAPTER TO THE PURPLE 2-PIN CONNECTOR.
- CUT OFF THE WHITE 2-PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE ADAPTER CABLE.
- CONNECT THE WHITE WIRE FROM ADAPTER TO RED WIRE (PIN 15) OF 18-PIN CONNECTOR.
- CONNECT THE BLACK WIRE FROM ADAPTER TO RED/BLACK WIRE (PIN 6) OF 18-PIN CONNECTOR.
- CONNECT THE OTHER SIDE OF ADAPTER TO MAESTRO AR MODULE (POSITION A). CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED
SECOND AMP
18 PIN CONNECTOR
N.C.
CONNECT THE BLUE WIRE (PIN 16)
TO SECOND AMPLIFIER (IF PRESENT)
(TO TURN IT ON)
WIRING DIAGRAM
/